Dorado | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

October 31, 2013

Captain David is the lead dog when it comes to boat maintainace. He is on a hot streak this summer with the new panga boat and all the Explorer repairs finished in record time. So much so, that he took a few days this week to repaint the flagship Wanderer.

The Wanderer is on standby in Garza bay so naturally the staff at Nosara Paradise Rentals coerced Captain William and First Mate Alex to take them out for a little trip to the fish market.

The almost-finished rainy season has pushed a lot of felled trees down the rivers and out into the ocean; the Wanderer found such a trash line floating in front of Samarra about 6 miles east of Garza. With this much shade, any angler knows that green gold is hiding in the shadows.

Here are our two best drivers Fast Freddy (left) and Freddy Paloma (right) with a nice Dorado. Also our new office assistant Cynthia and our cheif mechanic Marino were on board for the mahi mayhem:

Great work by the Wanderer in keeping her craft sharp during the offseason.

October 4, 2013

Shannon and Pat followed up their Marlin and Sailfish releases with more excitement. Two Sailfish released and a trio of big Dorados on ice for the dinner table.

“The second day was as good as the first with two sails and three Mahi Mahi which made great ceviche.”

Mrs. Emery was all over these Sailfish today as she released this 150lbs. monster, clearly the largest of the week.

Let’s see that picture:

Perfect! Shannon capped off the off-shore Sailfish round-up with this handshake late in the day:

August 21, 2013

Jim and Emile Benvegna started their final day of fishing with Captain David on a great note: another Big Black Marlin!

They followed up with a nice Sailfish:

Then these Florida anglers caught two of the nicest Dorado of the season on the Explorer. This pair of bulls are MASSIVE!

These man-sized Mahi Mahi justified the Benvegnas purchase of two FishingNosara coolers to take the filets home…one wasn’t nearly enough!

Also Emilie added a tasty 15+lbs. Wahoo to add variety to the menu.

Great follow up to their awesome Marlin and Sailfish action from earlier in the week, all on the legendary Explorer!

August 20, 2013

Owen West and his boys caught the fish of a lifetime on the famous Wanderer on August 20. Check out this beauty:

Of course this sweet fish was released after the photo. Great fish handling by the Wanderer‘s unparallelled crew of Captain William and First Mate Alex.

Later in the trip they added this excellent 20lbs. Dorado for the dinner table.

August 18, 2013

Jim Benevenga got off to a fast start on the Explorer with a beautiful Marlin release backed up by a nice Dorado.

Great fish handling by Mate Kevin ensures another safe release!

August 6, 2013

The Explorer‘s hot streak continues! Captain David showed these Jacksonville clients an excellent adventure with FIVE Sailfish released on one trip. Mate Kevin is already showing off his locally-polished fishing skills as all five billfish were returned to the water unharmed.

After the Sailfish bite shut down in the afternoon Captain David retooled the Explorer‘s spread to deliver dinner filets in the form of this wonderful 40+lbs. Dorado.

Looks like these clients have nothing to complain about this week…five trophy releases and a full fridge of fresh fish filets!

August 6, 2013

Newland Crocker is a dyed-in-the-wool fisherman from the Tar Heel State and it was an honor to host his group on the mighty Wanderer for a landmark day of fishing. They got off to a fast start with a wonderful 250lbs. Striped Marlin release.

Not to rest on their laurels, these North Carolinians added three Sailfish release including a very challenging Double Sailfish release:

What better way to round out a day of trophy releases than to bloody the decks and fill the icebox with this very tasty 35lbs. Dorado?

Excellent fishing as always from the boat that is ruling Garza Bay.

August 5, 2013

Andy McGuire had a phenomenal trip on the legendary Explorer with Captain David on the helm and Captain Carlos in the mate position. The dynamic duo put out an irresistible spread and the Sailfish swarmed the Super panga with veracity. Check out this high-flyin’ billfish action:

The first pair of Sailfish put on a great show above the water, but the second pair put on a high-wire act the likes of Barnum and Bailey’s:

Always the mindful skipper, Captain David set the Explorer up for Dorado later in the trip and scored this tasty morsel for his client.

Excellent work as always by the legendary Super panga!

August 5, 2013

The Wanderer stayed near shore today with client David Abbott and took advantage of the swarm of Wahoo that have invaded the green water. They scored two nice silver bullets:

Clearly Wahoo is on the menu for these guys.. However they may need to trade some filets if they want any Mahi; I don’t think this fella will even made two sandwiches:

Good fun and good fishing on the Wanderer!

August 2, 2013

Linda and Mike Connelly brought the whole family down from Florida to experience all that Nosara has to offer. After a magical Horseback Safari Tour they chose the Wanderer for a productive day of inshore fishing. They hauled in a Dorado and a Ponpano which should both go well with the Wahoo that Matty donated to them after they let him tag along on the horses.